TOMATO AND BASIL COUSCOUS SALAD
It's hard to believe that tossing a few pantry ingredients with summer's fresh best can yield such a lovely salad. Pair it with grilled lemon chicken for a light lunch. -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork; cool., In a large bowl, combine the couscous, tomatoes and basil. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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[email protected]Meh.
Moses Kerkula
[email protected]Overall, this salad was a solid 7/10. It's a good basic recipe that you can easily customize to your liking.
Perla Selina Fraijo
[email protected]This salad was easy to make, but it didn't wow me. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Derrick Boateng
[email protected]The couscous was a bit overcooked, but the flavors were still good.
SLIENT LOVER
[email protected]This salad was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some feta cheese or olives next time.
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of basil, but I still enjoyed this salad. The tomatoes and lemon really shine through.
Tres Princesas
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients tossed together, but the flavors are amazing.
Shabuz Miah
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.
Umer Khan
[email protected]I added some grilled chicken to this salad for a protein boost and it was delicious! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Mashego Kholofelo
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or canned tomatoes, depending on what I have on hand.
Haroon Bangash
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of tomatoes, basil, and lemon is so refreshing and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!
Roselyn Nomalanga Mkandla
[email protected]This tomato and basil couscous salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were so fresh and summery, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.